Category: Connecticut

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Fat Orange Cat Brew Co.

This funky backyard brewery always had great beer and they sold the recipe and brand to 12 Percent which still brews great new versions.

47 Tartia Rd, East Hampton, CT 06424
(860) 881-8045

Signature Beer: Severe Tire Damage IPA

Five-second Description: This is a home brewer that decided to build a bar in his back yard.  The place is awesome with plenty of comfortable outdoor seating and a mini farm for the kids.

Why you should go: They have great beer and one of the most relaxing settings of any brewery I have been to.  You feel like you are visiting old friends.

My Rating
Beer: A-
Setting: A

Website: Fat Orange Cat Brew Co.

         

 

 

 

 

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Brewery Legitimus

283 Main Street, New Hartford CT 06057
(860) 238-7870

Signature Beer: Chelson Stout

Five second Description: Nice friendly setting with good quality brew.  Located in a shopping center with character inside.

Why you should go: They are the only brewery in the area, but very near several vineyards.

My Rating
Beer: B+
Setting: B

Website: Brewery Legitimus

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CT – Brewery Legitimus
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Black Hog Brewing Company

115 Hurley Road Building 9A, Oxford, CT 06478
(203) 262-6075

Signature Beer: Granola Brown Ale

Five second Description: It is all about the beer here and they have a great following that will tailgate in the parking lot.  Also great food trucks.

Why you should go: They love to experiment, you can try 12 or more beers.

My Rating
Beer: B+
Setting: B+

Website: Black Hog Brewing Company

First Visited: May 2017

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CT – Black Hog
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Witchdoctor Brewing Company

168 Center St, Southington, CT 06489
(860) 426-1924

Signature Beer:  VooDoo Hop Drop  Double IPA

Five second Description: One of the cool indoor spaces in Connecticut.  A lot of thought and creativity went into the design.

Why you should go:  Great setting with a lot of space to spread out.

My Rating
Beer: B
Setting: A

Last reviewed: June 30, 2019

Website: Witchdoctor Brewing Company

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CT – WitchDoctor
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Brass Works Brewing Company

2066 Thomaston Avenue, Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 527-6223

Signature Beer: Double Bird IPA

Five second Description: Huge selection of beers in a business park setting.

Why you should go: They have a huge selection, their sampler has 12 beers!  They also have a nice layout and open to the parking lot on nice days.

My Rating
Beer: B-
Setting: B

Website: Brass Works Brewing Company

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CT – Brass Works
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Cambridge House Brew Pub

357 Salmon Brook Street,  Granby, CT 06035
(860) OLD-BREW (653-2739)

Signature Beer: Copper Hill Kolsch

Five second Description: German style beer with plenty of fun and entertainment!  They have a cool horse statue outside as well.

Why you should go: Need a bite to eat near the airport and some good German brew?

My Rating
Beer: B+
Setting: B-

Website:  Cambridge House Brew Pub Great website!

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CT – Cambridge House
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The Crossings Brewpub

45 Main Street, Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 928-3663

Signature Beer: Not sure on this

Five-second Description: Nice place to grab some grub in Putnam, but they need to work on their beer and marketing.  Pretty cool setting, it is an old railroad station and near a charming eclectic downtown.

Why you should go: Good food, neat setting and good guest beers on tap.

My Rating
Beer: C
Setting: B+

Website:  The Crossing Brewpub (Yes it is Facebook)

 

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CT – The Crossings
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Willimantic Brewing Company

967 Main St, Willimantic, CT 06226
860-423-6777

Signature Beer: Willibrew Certified Gold

Five second Description: This is really cool brewpub that has stood the test of time.  It is set in an old post office and maintains a lot of that character.

Why you should go: This is the best Brewpub in the state with a large beer selection.

My Rating
Beer: B+
Food: B+ (Get the basket of Brewers Bread & Beer Butter)
Setting: A-

Website: Willimantic Brewing Company

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CT – Willibrew
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Still Hill Brewery

1275 Cromwell Ave. Rocky Hill, CT  06067
860-436-6368

Signature Beer: Red Storm Rising

Five second Description: They make a good beer that appeals to all tastes and the tasting room is nicely appointed.  Don’t forget to ask how you can get pizza delivered.

Why you should go: Good hours and good beer

My Rating
Beer: B
Setting: B+

Website: Still Hill Brewery

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CT – Still Hill
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Steady Habit Brewing Company

Plain old bad management.  You could tell when you visited, they preferred to have a keg party vs serving customers.

95 Bridge Road, Haddam, CT 06438
(860) 777-5041

Signature Beer: Big Bad Bunny or Our Daily Bread IAP

Five second Description: They know how to make real good beer, and how to have a good time.  The only issue is that the drinking space if far from complete.  Feels more like a college dorm room than a brewery room designed for potential customers.

Why you should go: They know how to make beer that will appeal to all tastes. high quality beer

My Rating
Beer: B+
Setting: C-

Website: Steady Habit Brewing Company (facebook)